Checkpoint Updated 156-315.81 Exam Questions and Answers by effy

The Correlation Unit in Check Point Security Management performs several actions, but it does not assign a severity level to the event. The Correlation Unit is responsible for identifying patterns in logs, marking logs that are part of larger patterns, generating events based on the Event policy, and adding new log entries to ongoing events. However, assigning a severity level to an event is typically done through the Event policy configuration, not by the Correlation Unit.

References: Check Point Certified Security Expert R81 Study Guide

In R81.20, dbedit scripts are being replaced by the mgmt_cli utility for managing and configuring security policies and objects. Here's an explanation of each option:

A. dbedit is not supported in R81.20: This is not entirely accurate. While dbedit is still available and functional in R81.20, it is being phased out in favor of mgmt_cli for policy and object management.

B. dbedit is fully supported in R81.20: This statement is not accurate because although dbedit can still be used, it is not the primary recommended tool for policy management in R81.20.

C. You can use dbedit to modify threat prevention or access policies, but not create or modify layers: This statement is partially true, but it does not provide the complete picture. You can use dbedit for some policy-related tasks, but it's not the primary tool for policy management in R81.20.

D. dbedit scripts are being replaced by mgmt_cli in R81.20: This is the correct and recommended approach. mgmt_cli is the primary tool for managing security policies and objects in R81.20, and it is gradually replacing dbedit for these tasks.

Therefore, option D is the most accurate and recommended answer.

References: Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) R81 documentation and learning resources.

 The port used for SmartConsole to connect to the Security Management Server is CPMI port 18191/TCP. CPMI stands for Check Point Management Interface, which is a proprietary protocol that enables secure communication between the SmartConsole and the Security Management Server. CPMI uses SSL encryption and authentication to protect the data exchange. References: Check Point Security Expert R81 Course, SK52421 - Ports used by Check Point software

The command cphaprob all show stat is not related to redundancy and functions. This command does not exist in ClusterXL or VRRP. The other commands are valid commands for checking the status of cluster members, interfaces, and synchronization. ClusterXL and VRRP are both high availability solutions that provide redundancy and load balancing for Check Point gateways. References: Check Point Security Expert R81 Course, ClusterXL Administration Guide, VRRP Administration Guide